Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Mumbai Police Tighten Security Ahead of Chintamani Ganpati Arrival
Mumbai is preparing for a large Ganpati idol arrival ceremony.
The ceremony will take place in the Chinchpokli area.
Thousands of devotees may gather along the route.
Because of this, police have increased security around Lalbaug and Chinchpokli.
Many police vehicles and officers are already near the Kalachowki signal.
Between 800 and 1,000 police personnel may be deployed.
Special forces will also help the Mumbai Police.
Barricades will guide people and help keep the ceremony safe.
Extra care is being taken after recent tension in Parel.
Mumbai Police have intensified security in the Lalbaug–Chinchpokli area ahead of the Chintamani Ganpati arrival ceremony.
Around 800 to 1,000 police personnel are expected to be deployed during the ceremony.
Police vehicles and personnel have been stationed near the Kalachowki signal since Friday.
The Rapid Action Force and Central Reserve Police Force will also assist with security.
Barricades and green curtains have been installed to manage crowds and support the movement of devotees.
- Who
- Mumbai Police, supported by the Rapid Action Force and Central Reserve Police Force, will oversee security.
- What
- Authorities are securing the arrival ceremony of Chinchpokli’s Chintamani Ganpati.
- When
- Security preparations began on Friday, ahead of the ceremony scheduled for Saturday.
- Where
- The main security operation is in the Lalbaug–Chinchpokli area, including near the Kalachowki signal and the route toward the Parel Workshop.
- Why
- Police expect thousands of devotees and are responding to recent tension in Parel while seeking to maintain crowd movement and law and order.
- Event
- Arrival ceremony of Chinchpokli’s Chintamani Ganpati
- Main area
- Lalbaug–Chinchpokli, Mumbai
- Expected police deployment
- Approximately 800 to 1,000 personnel
- Additional forces
- Rapid Action Force and Central Reserve Police Force
- Security start
- Friday
- Ceremony day
- Saturday
- Crowd measure
- Iron barricades with green curtains have been installed along road dividers